Saturday stroll - a guided walk through a historic landscape
Dark skies stroll, Alston, CA9
Saturday 24th October 2026
Enjoy the outdoors on a guided walk through a historical landscape on the last Saturday of every month. Join a small group of people taking in the surroundings, and learn about what shaped the landscape as well as the mining heritage.
The walk on 24 October is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival and will take place at Nenthead Mines, starting at 7pm, finishing at approximately 9pm.
Saturday strolls are approximately three miles in length on mostly flat ground and with rest breaks along the way. All ages are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult and must be able to walk or be carried as the paths may not be suitable for pushchairs). Well behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome.
The final details of the walk are subject to change, please check back closer to the event for final details.
Optional donation – suggested amount £3. Your donation enables the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature.
The walk on 24 October is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival and will take place at Nenthead Mines, starting at 7pm, finishing at approximately 9pm.
Saturday strolls are approximately three miles in length on mostly flat ground and with rest breaks along the way. All ages are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult and must be able to walk or be carried as the paths may not be suitable for pushchairs). Well behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome.
The final details of the walk are subject to change, please check back closer to the event for final details.
Optional donation – suggested amount £3. Your donation enables the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature.
Price
Ticket price
£3.00
